Met Police Sergeant Charged Over Charing Cross Misconduct Probe
Sgt Sadiq Al-Hasani faces perverting the course of justice charge linked to IOPC investigation.
Metropolitan Police Sergeant Sadiq Al-Hasani has been charged with perverting the course of justice. The 37-year-old officer, previously attached to the Central West Command Unit, is accused of deliberately trying to prevent another officer from making a statement to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
The charge was brought following a BBC Panorama investigation that examined alleged misconduct at Charing Cross police station. The IOPC commenced its inquiry after the Panorama programme, titled 'Undercover in the Police', was broadcast in October 2025.
Sgt Al-Hasani was charged on 13 August. He is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.
Questions this report answers
01What is Sergeant Sadiq Al-Hasani charged with?
Sergeant Sadiq Al-Hasani has been charged with perverting the course of justice. This charge relates to an allegation that he discouraged another officer from making a statement to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
02Why has this charge been brought?
The charge follows a BBC Panorama investigation into alleged misconduct at Charing Cross police station. The IOPC began its investigation after the Panorama programme was broadcast in October 2025.
03Where and when will Sergeant Al-Hasani appear in court?
Sergeant Sadiq Al-Hasani is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court. He is scheduled to attend on Wednesday, the specific date of which is not detailed in the provided information.
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